FLEX FLASH
 
 
 
FLEX FLASH MARCH 2008
 
Hello FLEX Fans! Are you looking forward to some sunshine?
  We are too and we are looking for some sponsors. Would you like to see your name on the FLEX website or know of a business that would interest homeschooling families and that would like to put an advertisement on FLEX? Please let us know!
  What has been going on? Well here is our ..
 
 
Review:
 
Seminar             The seminars have been working out well. With a smaller group we are
                                   able to answer individual questions and go more into detail.
                                   We also had other group leaders attend and they shared their
                                   knowledge and information with us.
                                   Some have offered to be guest speakers at a future seminar. Thank
                                   you so much!
 
Groups           *  The Vancouver Community Concert Band is still looking for
                                  homeschoolers to join and has started a Junior Band project.
                                  Check out their display at the Vancouver Library.
 
                              *  The Deutschgruppe also continues to accept new members. So far
                                  twelve people are signed up. Next meeting is at the end of March, it
                                  will be posted on the calendar.
 
                                  All groups accept new members throughout the year, so just contact
                                  FLEX and we will forward your information  www.ccwa-flex.org
 
 
Events              Multiple events have been scheduled for the next few weeks.
                                              Fort Vancouver (full)
                                           2nd Annual Homeschool Picnic (open)
 
                                   
 ... and now our
 Outlook:
 
Seminar                    "Testing" (Guest Speaker: David Nelmark)
                                  March 20th 6:00 p.m. to about 7:30 p.m.
                                  S.E. 15th Street, Vancouver, WA
                                  This month we will tell you a little bit more about what? when? where?
                                  and how to test.
                                  Registration required!
                                  For more information and/or tor RSVP contact us only through
                                  www.ccwa-flex.org
 
Meeting                 FLEX first quarterly meeting will be held March 20th 5:00 p.m. -
                                          5:45 p.m.
                                           S.E. 15th Street, Vancouver, WA
                                  We are looking for board/committee volunteers.
                                 
Events              The hands-on Project at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site if full.
                                  This event filled up very quickly, if you were not been able to get in or
                                  if you are interested in future Fort Vancouver projects, please contact
                                  Kim Railey --- kimflexed@yahoo.com
                                  (more events are listed on the FLEX calendar: www.ccwa-flex.org )
                                 
 
 
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This month we would like to tell you a little bit more about
First Class Development and Learning Resources:
Learning should be an enjoyable experience ---- not a struggle for survival.
First Class Development and Learning Resources will be opening new doors to success
MARCH 17th, 2008 in Vancouver, WA. (6313 NE 109th Street)
First Class provides a unique and successful approach to reading, writing, grammar, and math challenges.
Neurodevelopmental challenges, sensory integrations and academic challenges are addressed in determining the "why" of learning and behavioral challenges.
Using creative options in a non-invasive approach to help students reach their potential.
Neurodevelopmental evaluations and academic assessments, along with individualized programs and small classes will be offered.
For further information please contact Judy Russell ~ Neurodevelopmental Educational Therapist, Educator, Tutor and Vision Therapist at 360-573-5523
 
 News from other homeschooling groups and co-ops:
Congratulations to the EXcel team for winning the Washington State Ocean Science Bowl Olympia at the University of Washington!
 
Well that is it for this month.
Thank you have a great month,  we will be back next month with more news and information!
 
Kim Railey and Inga Galbraith
Your FLEX team!